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Commission discusses sober‑living rules and federal protections; members weigh pause until House Bill 58 clears state review
Summary
The commission discussed difficulties in regulating sober‑living residences, noting residents in recovery are protected under the Fair Housing Act and ADA and that pending court cases and Ohio House Bill 58 complicate local zoning options; members suggested waiting for state action before final recommendations.
The Affordable Housing Commission examined how to approach local regulations for sober‑living residences amid federal protections and pending state legislation.
Megan Jennings, the city planner, said the planning commission is considering how to regulate sober‑living facilities but that persons in recovery "are federally protected under the FHA and the ADA" and may be…
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